Engineering Mechanical Apprentice
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Company: HUXLEY BERTRAM ENGINEERING LTD
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Location: CAMBRIDGE, CB25 9QP
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Type: Apprenticeship
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Salary: £16,640.00 per year
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Sector: Engineering and manufacturing
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Ref: NAS-2000046034
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Application Deadline Date: 14/08/2026
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Start Date: 01/09/2026
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Positions Available: 1
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Working Week: Monday - Friday. Required to be in the business during core hours, 09:30 - 15:30.
Brief Description
At Huxley Bertram we design and build bespoke special purpose machines, automated equipment and mechanical aids.
Training to be Provided
- The learner will be studying the Engineering Fitter Level 3 Apprenticeship Standard qualification.
- Day release to West Suffolk College.
Future Prospects
On successful completion of the apprenticeship, the apprentice should have the skills and knowledge required to move into a full-time Mechanical Technician role, subject to business need, performance and ongoing development.
Vacancy Detail
Main Roles and Responsibilities:
Mechanical workshop and practical skills:
- Learn and apply practical workshop skills including measuring, marking out, filing, deburring, sawing, drilling, tapping, reaming and fitting under appropriate supervision.
- Work with a range of engineering materials, including metals and engineering plastics, using suitable tools, techniques and safe working practices.
- Support basic machining and manufacturing activities, including supervised use of workshop equipment and processes as appropriate to your training stage.
- Maintain a tidy, safe and organised working environment, following workshop procedures and company standards.
Mechanical assembly, Build and project support:
- Assist with the mechanical assembly and build of bespoke machinery, automated equipment and mechanical aids under supervision.
- Learn to interpret engineering drawings, parts lists, build documentation and project information.
- Support fitting, adjustment, inspection and checking activities to help ensure machinery is built accurately and to the required quality.
- Work with colleagues across mechanical, electrical and controls disciplines to understand how complete machines are designed, built, tested and delivered.
Learning & development:
- Complete apprenticeship coursework to a high standard.
- Achieve a high level of attendance with day release/off-site study.
- Build an understanding of company standards and safe working practices.
Communication:
- Work collaboratively with all colleagues to support machine builds.
- Communicate effectively with colleagues and managers (e.g. progress reports and skill sharing).
- Contribute positively to a professional working environment.
Flexibility and additional responsibilities:
- Manage workload effectively in a fast-moving engineering environment with competing and changing priorities.
- Adapt priorities to meet business or client needs at short notice.
- Provide ad hoc support and practical input where aligned with the general responsibilities of the role.
- Undertake additional duties or small projects as your skills and confidence develop.